1200wh LifePO4 Solar Generator Build - Part 2 - Total cell discharge @createthisdotcom

1200wh LifePO4 Solar Generator Build - Part 2 - Total cell discharge @createthisdotcom

Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

I bought a 1200wh LifePO4 battery for my solar generator. Watch as I install it step by step.

Part 1 is about draining the battery to 12V: youtu.be/kFLFqpB-DAU
Part 2 (this video) is about bottom balancing the cells: youtu.be/rZGLbAv2MCA
Part 3 is about installing the battery: youtu.be/tLQ7TY5xeIs
Part 4 is about charging via solar for the first time: youtu.be/dI36N79bnOE
Part 5 is about testing the amp hour capacity of the battery: youtu.be/gMEbXG94vPc

Here's the checklist I'm using in the video: docs.google.com/document/d/1YHDGYO3nDEa9QS8AQbYC5JuB-MPYbY2ykOnqgIDxi5s/edit?usp=sharing

Here's the EV4U Cellpro Powerlab 8 video I reference multiple times: youtu.be/3XQ6cqrCzb4

See below for a list of the parts, products, and tools I use in this video.

GBS-LFMP100AHX 12V 100Ah 1.3kWh Lithium Battery: [affiliate] amzn.to/2cJFVO5

I use my Yeti 400 a bit in this video: amzn.to/1U3oIcc

Fluke 87 Multimeter: [affiliate] amzn.to/1WKyVQC

FMA Powerlab 8 v2: [affiliate] amzn.to/1YlKdKL

"Watt's Up" RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2: [affiliate] amzn.to/1YlKCwH

Anderson Powerpole Connectors 45 Amp 10 pair: [affiliate] amzn.to/1U84jrY

Go Power! GP-SW300-12 300-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter: [affiliate] amzn.to/1UoMROa

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1200wh LifePO4 Solar Generator Build - Part 2 - Total cell discharge